Job summary
UCLH is seeking a full time Information Governance Coordinator to join the Information Governance Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis.
The post holder will provide support functions within the Information Governance Team contributing towards meeting information governance, data protection and privacy standards including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and reducing information risks.
The post holder will coordinate the annual completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, deliver training, and provide effective Information Governance communications to staff at all levels across the Trust.
The post holder will act as a point of contact for initial Information Governance queries using professional judgement to provide advice and guidance or to escalate as appropriate.
The postholder will report to the Information Governance Manager and will work with various members of staff across the organisation, agencies, patients, and the general public.
The postholder will deputise for the Information Governance Manager as required.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work as part of the Information Governance team under the supervision of the Information Governance Manager, and is responsible for:
o Assisting in the delivery of objectives within the Information Governance agenda.o Assisting the Information Governance Manager in contributing to managing the Trust's annual Information Governance strategic framework and regulatory requirements, e.g., data protection and security toolkit.o Delivery within the Information Governance Trust-wide programme of training and communications.o Ensuring the Records and Information Governance Group is administered appropriately.o Providing effective and timely advice on complex issues to trust staff at all levels on all aspects of Information Governance through the management of formal communication channels and escalating highly complex issues where necessary.o The following areas highlight the key result areas for this role:
o Information Governanceo Service Deliveryo Research, Education and Personal Developmento Communication
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or the equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Data Security and Protection Toolkit, DPA, FOIA and security standards
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of IG and its interaction with complex information systems.
- IG experience (at least 2 years) in a team within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Experience of implementing organisation-wide IG policies and procedures.
- Experienceofdevelopingandimplementing records management training and awareness programs for staff.
- Experience of gaining and maintaining a clear understanding of business objectives
- Thorough knowledge of the NHS Information Governance Agenda and the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Experience of cross-team and cross-discipline working with multiple organisations, external agencies and organisations
- Dealing with members of the public
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential
- Working within a team skills.
- Good decision making and organisational skills.
- Specialist understanding or experience of IG issues relating to supporting healthcare systems
- Presenting to and persuading large groups of (often senior) managers and conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively
- Ability to prioritise between competing demands and allocate resources accordingly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or the equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Data Security and Protection Toolkit, DPA, FOIA and security standards
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of IG and its interaction with complex information systems.
- IG experience (at least 2 years) in a team within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Experience of implementing organisation-wide IG policies and procedures.
- Experienceofdevelopingandimplementing records management training and awareness programs for staff.
- Experience of gaining and maintaining a clear understanding of business objectives
- Thorough knowledge of the NHS Information Governance Agenda and the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Experience of cross-team and cross-discipline working with multiple organisations, external agencies and organisations
- Dealing with members of the public
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential
- Working within a team skills.
- Good decision making and organisational skills.
- Specialist understanding or experience of IG issues relating to supporting healthcare systems
- Presenting to and persuading large groups of (often senior) managers and conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively
- Ability to prioritise between competing demands and allocate resources accordingly.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
